CULTURE: EDITION 2
Primetime: A Blast From the Past
Eric Wang
Everyone compares old movies and music to their contemporaries. Television shows are no exception; there are quite a few people who complain about the current state of TV while others say new shows are much more innovative. Here are some classic television shows that serve as both nostalgic reminders of television in the old days and enjoyable sources of entertainment.
From Classy to Trashy
Pauline Na
“‘Who you callin’ a b***h?’” The opening line of Queen Latifah’s song “U.N.I.T.Y.” from her 1993 album, Black Reign was a direct response to the way male rappers at the time used derogatory terms to refer to women.
The 90s were the first time women rappers had ever emerged in the music industry without being brushed off as a joke; they demanded respect, equality and showed no shame in expressing their opinions loud and proud through their music.
